"Post Doctoral Research Scholar"

Post Doctoral Research Scholar

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Category: Electrical Engineering

Type: Full-Time

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Position Number: 00111529

Essential Job Duties: The primary purpose of this position is to support and advance research in the areas of integrated sensing and communication (ISAC), machine learning for radar and wireless systems, and software-defined radio (SDR) based developments in sensing/communication areas. The postdoctoral fellow will play a key role in conducting innovative research, mentoring graduate students, disseminating findings through high-impact publications, and supporting the preparation of competitive research proposals. This position is critical to maintaining the lab's momentum in federally funded research and expanding its impact in next-generation radar and communication technologies.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing algorithms for joint radar and communication system architectures, with an emphasis on integrated sensing and communication (ISAC).
• Applying and developing novel machine learning techniques for radar, remote sensing and wireless communication areas based on project targets.
• Prototyping signal processing algorithms using software-defined radio (SDR) platforms (e.g., USRP, GNU Radio, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Leading and collaborating on journal and conference publications to disseminate research findings.
• Advising and mentoring graduate and undergraduate research students.
• Supporting the preparation and writing of new research proposals aligned with the lab's mission and funding agency priorities.
• Participating in weekly research meetings and project reviews to coordinate progress and communicate results to project stakeholders.
• Supporting experiments over the NSF AERPAW Platform

Departmental Required Skills:

• Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Prototyping: Proficiency in implementing algorithms on SDR platforms such as USRP, using tools like GNU Radio, MATLAB/Simulink, or Python/C++ with real-time signal capture and analysis.
• Expertise in Signal processing and communications: Deep understanding of fundamental signal processing and communication theory is needed. Additional knowledge on radar, remote sensing, array signal processing, beamforming, target detection/tracking, and spectrum sharing techniques are a plus.
• Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC): Familiarity with joint radar- communication system concepts, co-design strategies, and emerging research trends in dual-function RF systems.
• Machine Learning for Sensing and Communication: Experience applying deep learning, compressed sensing, or statistical learning methods to problems in radar imaging, classification, channel estimation, or spectrum inference.
• Scientific Communication and Writing: Demonstrated ability to author high- quality journal and conference papers, with strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Research Collaboration and Advising: Experience working in interdisciplinary teams, mentoring graduate students, and contributing to proposal development in response to federal funding calls (e.g., NSF, DoD, NASA).
• Programming and Simulation Tools: Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and common deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) are required.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: N/A

Necessary Licenses or Certifications: N/A

Department: 140401 - Electrical & Computer Engineering

Location: Raleigh, NC